Holding steady.
Popularity of Shametra since 1976
Babies named Shametra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shametra is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1976, at the height of an era that saw a surge in creative, melodic names. Its peak year was 1979, and while it never entered the top 1000, it represents a distinct naming trend of the 1970s. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never becoming common, and is given almost exclusively to girls. It does not show a strong association with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its sparse but widespread use.
Shametra first appeared in the United States in 1976, during a period when creative phonetic name formations were popular, especially among African American communities. The name may blend sounds from existing names such as Shameka, Samara, or Tamara, combined with the fashionable -tra suffix found in names like Latoya. It has no known root meaning in another language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sham, Mimi, Etra
Sibling names for Shametra
Names that share Shametra's style, for a brother or sister.
